Beautifully updated and maintained cape in a desirable Arlington location! Enjoy sun-drenched rooms, hardwood floors, crown moldings, and more! Enter into a bright fireplaced living room that is perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The generous open kitchen boasts modern features including stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, recessed lighting, and ample cabinet and counter space. A cozy open dining area completes the main floor. Upstairs offers two large bedrooms and a full bath. Additional living space in the finished basement offers a bonus room perfect for a home office or media room. The enclosed porch enjoys views of the spacious back yard and mature trees. Equipped with an attached one-car garage, extra parking, gas forced air, and central A/C, this home is move-in ready! Near parks, schools, commuting, walking trails, shopping and groceries! Don't miss this incredible opportunity!
Recently renovated cape off a semi main road in Arlington. The home is tasteful but is missing a few well desired features. There is only one small full bathroom on the second floor. The ceiling height is somewhat low throughout the first floor,...
second floor, and basement. All bedrooms are on the second floor. You cannot turn around in driveway to exit driveway.
12 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Turn key condition Cape with newer kitchen open to dining room. Hardwood floor throughout. Three season porch leads to a private fenced yard. There is a finished room in lower level and garage access. Centrally located between Park Ave and Rte 2.
5 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Carol Stevenson
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 381 Appleton St
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #72814213
May 19, 2021
Sold
$730,000
$631/sq ft
Apr 14, 2021
Listed
$675,000
$583/sq ft
MLS PIN #71742197
Mar 16, 2015
Sold
$485,000
$419/sq ft
Feb 17, 2015
Pending
—
Oct 17, 2014
Price Changed
$499,900
$432/sq ft
Oct 17, 2014
Price Changed
$499,000
$431/sq ft
Oct 5, 2014
Price Changed
$529,000
$457/sq ft
Sep 11, 2014
Listed
$549,000
$475/sq ft
+6
Desirable Arlington Heights location close to everything! This TOTALLY RENOVATED cape has brand new siding ,windows,roof,heating,central air,brand new cherry kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances, brand new composite deck off the living room, this home is perfect as a townhouse/ condo alternative. Offering a private rear yard with established trees & plantings and a one car garage , this home is larger than it appears with an additional finished family room in the basement, home has great southern exposure with an abundance of sunshine. This home has too many updates to list and is in move in condition , nothing to do, just unpack and move-in. Hurry!!! this will not last
Public Records
May 21, 2004
Sold
$628,600
$543/sq ft
MLS PIN #70020672
May 21, 2004
Sold
$345,000
$298/sq ft
May 7, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Apr 16, 2004
Listed
$360,000
$311/sq ft
This Cape style is best value in town. 5 rooms 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. hardwood floors, firpl living room, garage. House needs work. House to be sold as is.
MLS PIN #30795276
May 21, 2004
Sold
$628,600
$543/sq ft
Jan 29, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Dec 5, 2003
Listed
$645,000
$557/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,107 (+7.5%)
$481,400 + $271,300
$752,700
2024
$7,540 (+3.9%)
$463,400 + $248,600
$712,000
2023
$7,256 (+1.4%)
$433,300 + $214,000
$647,300
2022
$7,156 (+1.7%)
$421,300 + $205,300
$626,600
2021
$7,035 (+2.5%)
$421,300 + $199,100
$620,400
2020
$6,862 (+2.5%)
$421,300 + $199,100
$620,400
2019
$6,694 (+9.8%)
$415,200 + $179,300
$594,500
2018
$6,098 (+0.2%)
$319,000 + $183,700
$502,700
2017
$6,087 (+3.3%)
$300,900 + $183,700
$484,600
2016
$5,894
$276,800 + $183,700
$460,500
2015
$5,893 (+3.1%)
$258,800 + $176,100
$434,900
2014
$5,715 (+1.3%)
$238,300 + $176,100
$414,400
2013
$5,640 (+12.1%)
$238,300 + $176,100
$414,400
2012
$5,031 (+10.1%)
$198,600 + $169,700
$368,300
2011
$4,571 (+2.5%)
$198,600 + $169,700
$368,300
2010
$4,460 (+2.8%)
$198,600 + $169,700
$368,300
2009
$4,338
$198,500 + $165,400
$363,900
Tax history for 381 Appleton St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,107 (+7.5%)
$481,400 + $271,300
$752,700
2024
$7,540 (+3.9%)
$463,400 + $248,600
$712,000
2023
$7,256 (+1.4%)
$433,300 + $214,000
$647,300
2022
$7,156 (+1.7%)
$421,300 + $205,300
$626,600
2021
$7,035 (+2.5%)
$421,300 + $199,100
$620,400
2020
$6,862 (+2.5%)
$421,300 + $199,100
$620,400
2019
$6,694 (+9.8%)
$415,200 + $179,300
$594,500
2018
$6,098 (+0.2%)
$319,000 + $183,700
$502,700
2017
$6,087 (+3.3%)
$300,900 + $183,700
$484,600
2016
$5,894
$276,800 + $183,700
$460,500
2015
$5,893 (+3.1%)
$258,800 + $176,100
$434,900
2014
$5,715 (+1.3%)
$238,300 + $176,100
$414,400
2013
$5,640 (+12.1%)
$238,300 + $176,100
$414,400
2012
$5,031 (+10.1%)
$198,600 + $169,700
$368,300
2011
$4,571 (+2.5%)
$198,600 + $169,700
$368,300
2010
$4,460 (+2.8%)
$198,600 + $169,700
$368,300
2009
$4,338
$198,500 + $165,400
$363,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1974
Sq. Ft.
1,157
Year built
1964
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2699804S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Recessed Lighting, Bonus Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,157
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,035
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Massachusetts Ave to Appleton St
UnparsedAddress: 381 Appleton St, Arlington MA 02476
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,157
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1964
Year Renovated: 1974
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2699804S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Dallin Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
10/10
Ottoson Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
10/10
Arlington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
10/10
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